From the thicket that fringed the stream, the guide drew a “dug-out,” and by its aid the two crossed the river. On the opposite bank, Benton again concealed the “dug-out” in the bushes.
And then again they proceeded on their way, following the broad trail that led to Point Pleasant.
But in a half mile or so, Benton left the trail and struck into the woods to the right of the path.
Virginia followed in wonder, for she knew well that they had left the direct road to Point Pleasant and were going away from, instead of approaching the station.
CHAPTER XXI.
IN THE TOILS.
Although wondering at the path that the stranger was pursuing, yet Virginia followed him for a short time in silence.
Deeper and deeper into the thicket went the stranger.
Virginia began to fear that he had mistaken the way. She resolved to speak.
“Have you not made a mistake in the path?” she asked.